Aspen found that previous rulings by the U.S. Supreme Courtand the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago “prohibits governments from enforcing limiting contributions to independent-expenditure-only PACs.”

Illinois’ first-ever campaign donation limitation law placed a cap of $10,000 on individual donations, $20,000 on corporate, labor or political party donations and $50,000 from a PAC or a candidate’s campaign bankroll. The law also prohibited groups from having more than one political action committee.

Personal PAC successfully argued the law prevented it from forming an independent-expenditure PAC, which cannot consult or work with a political candidate. Such PACs also are allowed to accept unlimited donations.

“Personal PAC sought to bring Illinois campaign finance law into compliance with what the First Amendment supports,” Terry Cosgrove, the group’s president and CEO, said in a statement. “We are thrilled that the court ruled quickly and in our favor, which will allow us to raise the necessary funds to effectively advocate for the rights of women and girls in Illinois.”

Aspen noted his ruling limiting donations to candidates, political parties and PACs that make direct donations to candidates is not affected by the ruling.